2014 BMW 535D engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 BMW 535D — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hello, I have a 2014 BMW 535D, with only 46k miles. On September 14, 2025, my family experienced an unexpected and horrific incident that could have resulted with tragic consequences. This is not acceptable. While driving on the freeway at approximately 70 MPH, our vehicle completely malfunctioned…”
filed Sep 17, 2025
“The contact owns a 2014 BMW 535d Sedan. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the contact observed hear emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the temperature gauge remained hot (H). The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the contact…”
filed Jul 18, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine sootCampaign 18V755000 · Oct 25, 2018
Related service bulletins
The N57T diesel engine’s Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler’s component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW) now includes more Model vehicles.
B011018 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Sep 16, 2025The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without…
B011125 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 28, 2025N47/n57 diesel engine egr cooler revised ext ltd wty(elw) coverage/procedure
B010520 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 15, 2025The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without…
B011125 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 8, 2025The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The following fault codes may be stored in the DDE: 24CE00 Hot film air mass meter: Ratio of measured to calculated air mass too high…
B010520 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 23, 2024
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 BMW 535D
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.